W.E.B. Dubois Center Tours

The W.E.B. Dubois Center is the former home and final resting place of American-born socialist, author, and civil rights activist, William Edward Burghardt DuBois, who became a citizen of Ghana in his later years. Dubois campaigned for African-American rights and was often referred to as the ‘Father of Pan-Africanism’.

The center, on the outskirts of Accra, was where DuBois and his wife lived for the last few years of his life, and is where they are now both buried. Along with the couple’s mausoleum, the site features his personal library, as well as a museum with a number of DuBois’ personal belongings on display. Surrounding the mausoleum is a restaurant, an amphitheater and a research institute dedicated to Pan-African history.

Practical Info

The W.E.B. Dubois Center is located off 2nd Circular Road in the Cantonments area of Accra. The center is open from 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays.

Exploring Accra can be intimidating on your own. This guided tour offers a hassle-free way of seeing the top sights in Ghana’s capital city, plus provides the benefit of a guide to provide plenty of insight into the area’s history and culture along the way. In the safety and comfort of a private vehicle, head to Black Star Square, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, and more, giving you a good sense of all that Accra has to offer.

Embark on a private full-day tour of Accra―Ghana's capital city―and get to know this exciting West African hub. Set out to explore some of Accra's most historic attractions in the company of a local guide. Visit the National Museum, which uses art, archaeology and ethnography to tell the story of Ghana's cultural history; experience the WEB Dubois Centre for Pan African Culture; and peruse Accra street markets for souvenir finds. You'll also get to see some of Ghana's renowned 'fantasy coffins,' functional coffins that are true works of art.